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Charlotte: Brews in the Queen City

From craft breweries and brewpubs to specialty bottle shops, the Charlotte area’s got a lot of craft beer. And there’s no better time to sample some than during NC Beer Month. North Carolina boasts more craft breweries than any other state in the South, and Charlotte’s hops are among the top with more than three dozen breweries in operation or in the works.

The historic NoDa neighborhood, an old textile center reborn as a vibrant arts and nightlife district, is riding the crest of Charlotte’s craft beer wave. Multiple breweries are located here, including NoDa Brewing Company – named one of the South’s best breweries by Southern Living, Birdsong Brewing Co., Heist Brewery and Free Range Brewing. At nearby Growlers Pourhouse, you can try a cask ale from a refurbished hand-pump beer engine, and Salud Cerveceria is the perfect place to pick up a local growler or try a rotating brew crafted in the spot’s nanobrewery.